Meta Agrees to $18 Billion Settlement Over Youth Addiction Allegations

Meta has reached an $18 billion settlement with 52 U.S. states and territories to resolve lawsuits alleging that its platforms, Facebook and Instagram, were designed to be addictive to minors. As part of the agreement, Meta will implement mandatory product changes over the next 10 years, including daily time limits for users aged 13-17, nighttime access restrictions, and the removal of algorithmic feeds for minors. The settlement also includes provisions for independent audits and stricter age verification processes. Meta will pay the settlement in installm